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Monday, 18 January 2021

Asos curve review 2021 #1

 New year, same me.


I've had many versions of this jumpsuit in my wish list for aaaggggeeeesss. My favorite was the greenone with black squiggles, but as this one was in the sale and I knew I'd just be wearing it round the house, I just accepted this print. It's super comfy and lovely. Stretch jersey. I got the size 24 because 26 in jersey is nearly always too big for me, but this jumpsuit requires you to pull it over your arse through the neck, so I'd say that it's wisest to get the right size for your bottom half rather than your top. It's got the drawstring waist and batwing sleeves so it won't look accidentally oversized ;)


I have been looking for an autumnal beige coat for quite some time. I wanted to replace an old asos favourite of mine which was falling to bits, but everything seemed to be either very thick or very thin. This one was exactly right and has now officially replaced the old one!


 After reading the reviews about how oversized this is, I sized down to a 22. It's perfect. The sleeves are a bit long but I will fold them up so it's no big deal.


I like how long it is but obviously if you are average height or shorter, this will be a maxi length coat on you. It's worth a punt thought as it's soft, comfy, warm but not hot and has a lovely collar that can be folded up.


I'm a bit obsessed with hairbands at the moment. I tried loads and just kept this one. I know it's cutsie but I care not! Plus it's grey and matches my salt and peppery roots!


This coat is brilliant. If I'd have been looking for a thicker winter coat then this would have been a keeper! It's size 24 and is comfy and original. I really liked the shape and detailing. It is a bit oversized as I'd normally need a 26 in this sort of coat.


It's a more mushroomy colour IRL than it looks on the website, but otherwise it's as you would expect.


This is another coat that was reviewed as being oversized, so I tried the 24. It's actually not that big by Asos standards, but the body is a bit generous. The arms are certainly not oversized though! They were very tight.


If you don't have huge arms like me then this might be a good option, as it's made a of lovely soft thick fabric that has a bit of stretch. Lovely colour and shape too.


Well.... I was warned! I went for the 26 and it's too small on top! Flexible on the waist as it does up with ties on the inside and out, but yeah, small and not stretchy. Also, it's a super muted washed out gold. nowt wrong with that of course, but the photo's on the website are very misleading in that respect! It's lined and if you can find the right size it's actually a lovely dress with a flattering silhouette.


Size 24. I'm super bored of sloping shoulders with seams that are halfway down my arms and dresses that are much bigger on top than on the bottom. That's all I'm gonna say about this one!


I assumed that this would be non-stretch so I ordered the 26. it was way too loose. I'd actually get this in a 22 if I was to re-order it. I wasn't sure if I liked it enough to actually do that though. Maybe I'd love it if it were fitted? It can live in my wishlist for a while!


I liked this a lot, but let's face it - it's a work dress and after almost a year of pandemic furlough and working from home, I just don't need more smart attire! I do look at it and think.... maybe you do need this though? It's soooooo pretty!


I got the 26 and it was a bit generous on top, but not so generous on the hips, so probably best to put up with a looser top if you're big on the bottom like me! It's firm but silky and stretchy. Feels like stretch suit fabric if that makes sense?! Looking at myself in the pics makes me want to re-order it, but I'm resisting because I've gone a bit made in the sales already (you'll see!)


This is the size 24 and it's very generous. I often find this to be the case with this style of stretch dress. I'd probably try the 22 for comfort but the 20 might actually be the best fit. I'm honestly not sure how the model managed to get it off both shoulders as it's certainly designed to just fall off one shoulder!


It's a thin scuba style fabric. Very soft and comfy, super stretchy (as you can see!). I like this though. Nothing better than a dress that is both sexy AND comfy. Of course I don't have anywhere to go at the moment so.... maybe I'll get it in a smaller size in the future?!


Square necks are my jam at the moment, so I was OBVIOUSLY gonna get this jumpsuit wasn't I?!


I couldn't work out what the fabric would be like, so went for the 26 (pictured). Too big! it's sort of rough, textured and stretchy fabric. I could easily have fit the 22 as the 24 I got instead can be pulled on and off without unbuttoning it, but as I'm spending so much time at home I wanted a relaxed fit, so the 24 is ideal.


I love this though. I can literally jump around in it! I can sit crossed legged and bed over and it moves with me. also a good length in the body, so no camel toes to worry about!

Sunday, 12 July 2020

ASOS curve review 2020 #11

Some more Jumpsuits to share with you! 

The page for this is either not working or has gone unfortunately! I've left the review in-case someone see is on ebay or something!

This one was a keeper. It's proper stretch fabric (which was unexpected!) And therefore very comfy. Fits nicely and would look great with a blazer I think. Shame it doesn't have pockets but hey-ho..... still cute. Size 26 fyi.



This made me feel like a clown. Size 26, non-stretch. Odd length!


It's more generous on the top than the bottom, but feels like it would loosen (and crease!) up after a bit of wear.


I had to get this in a 28 because it's non stretch and the sizing is off. Probably why such a nice jumpsuit is so cheap in the sale?! But the colour is perfection (bright, deep reddish pink, not true red as it looks online!) It's smart and it has pockets!


It's not too bad to get on but quite hard to get off as there is no stretch at all. Not one for those who panic because of restrictive clothing.... or those who need the loo urgently a lot!



I ordered the size 28 because it was the only size left in the sale.


This made me feel a bit frumpy. Mainly because I'm a bit straight up and down and so clothing that's looser on the top and tighter on the bottom tends to make me look more shapeless than I would like.


On the plus side, if you like this sort of shape, it's a fabric that falls nicely, has a bit of give to it and is easy to get on because of the zip back, popper on the cross over bust and elasticated waist. It's also a decent length in the body and is comfy. Plus pockets! Bear in mind though, that I'm wearing a size twenty-fucking-eight here.



This just looked very comfy. plus it has pockets! I don't have enough stretch jersey jumpsuits and I want some to wear round the house (since I spend almost my entire fucking life in my home nowadays!)


This was only available in a 26 and thanks to the firm elasticated waist, it fits very nicely. I find that Jersey clothing is always pretty generous from asos so I'd have preferred a 24, but I'm very happy with it!


So easy to get on and off. So comfy. Good length arms. Pockets. Just an all-rounder really!


Sunday, 23 February 2020

ASOS Curve review 2020 #6. All sorts

Let's start with the bits I sent back!


This is size 28. 26 would have been too big. It's thin shell-like fabric and it's nice and soft, but terribly static! I wasn't into this colour on me at all.


Also shell-ish fabric but a bit less static. this size 26 would be a good fit, but the front section is oddly loose (seemingly deliberately?!) so it doesn't close very well on the bust. It fastens in a bit of an odd way. Again, not into it!


Size 26, kinda cute, but not the best fit on my shape! The fabric is thin and soft with a bit of give. I like it but it's not a keeper.


Nice fabric with a bit of give to it. would be warm and shield you from the rain. Smells like fish, but only a tiny bit and only at first. I hung it up overnight to see if the smell went away and it did. The snakeskin one I tried a while back smelt WAY worse than this one. The sleeves are long but I'm not mad at it..... if it's pissing it down long sleeves is a good thing. They have deep hems though (is it called a hem is it's not on the bottom of the garment?!) so you can fold them up easily!


Now then, I've been wanting a vinyl coat for ages. Typically the one I really wanted (the pink check one with balloon sleeves!) hasn't gone into the sale, so I thought I'd try the others in my wishlist.
I went for a size 26 but to be honest I think a 24 would have been better. My thinking was that if I wore my backpack with it, it might gape because it has poppers, and that's what happens with my rose gold rain coat.


This is a cool coat. love the colour, love the big pockets, love that it would be waterproof. BUT it didn't capture my heart the way the next one did......
Be still my beating heart! This isn't fishy. And the colour is delicious. And the faux fur is sooooo soft. And it's belted so has shape. And I just love it.
70s pimp much?! This is a 26 and it fits me nicely. It looked pretty fitted on the model so I went for the larger size. 
Quite a few of the other coats I've tried from Asos have been better in a 24, but the hips and bum would be a bit too small on this coat for me if I sized down.
It has poppers but the belt will make sure those hold well I think. It's thickish vinyl with a bit of give. Good pockets. It's bloody ace!
Now I just need to wait for a rainy day that isn't also blowing a gale-force wind that prevents me using an umbrella! 

I just think this dress is cute. It's a date dress really! Would wear tights or leggings with this normally.
This is a 24 and it's got a decent amount of give.  A 22 would have fit fine too I think so this is a flexible size thanks to the large arms and general adjustable style.
It's sorta stretchy in a concertina way, a bit like a crinkle plisse but less synthetic and a bit more stiff and structured! The bust can be tied up as tight as needed, so this is a good dress for busty ladies!

I kept looking at this dress over Christmas. I thought it looked very cool but assumed it would be non-stretch and a bit uncomfortable. WRONG! its actually made from super comfy thick stretch fabric. It's far more comfy than I expected it to be!
I got the 26 and I don't think I'd want to go smaller.  I could because it's stretch, but I like how this one fits me. And as any of my friends would tell you, I only like dresses I can pull over my head. If I have to unzip a dress to get into it I'm not interested! This is perfect in that respect!
Stretchy, rough on the outside but soft on the inside!
I like the silhouette this cut creates. It looks quite structured but it doesn't feel like I'm wearing a structured or fancy dress at all. I'm really enamoured with this, particularly as it only cost £12.50 in the sale, which is bonkers!

Tuesday, 10 December 2019

ASOS Curve review 2019 #4. Dresses.


This is very much my kind of dress. It's a sexy while at work dress for me. It's so rare to find dresses like this with full length sleeves! It's non stretch shell-like fabric. On the downside, its a tad static (fine with leggings, tights might be tricky). On the plus side the neck is lovely, the colours are cute and the pattern is nice too. I do love a good non-stretch wrap dress!
So I was quite sure this would run small. I actually ordered a 26 and 28, but I opened the 28 first and found it very comfortable so I kept it. Didn't bother trying on the 26 for a few reasons..... firstly the arms were comfy and had a bit of room. 26 would have been a bit tighter and therefore less comfy. Secondly, I wanted to wear it to work, and the bigger size allowed me to wrap it tighter and further round, so it covered my cleavage. Handy! I am sure the 26 would have fit, but it would have been a bit low cut.
Hard decision to send this one back. I love it, but I also know I am no good with high necks in summer and no good at 3-4 sleeves in winter! 
Lovely light fabric. Big pockets. Proper midi. Generally generous all over so it's properly oversized. 

Oooohhhh this dress is TIGHT! I don't really know how to describe the fabric?! It's stretchy but thickish and a bit scratchy. Not very smooth. But it holds it's shape quite well so feels like wearing spanks! 
I mean..... that ass though. Good bum dress it seems!
I much prefer this with the sleeves rolled up as batwings never really floated my boat. I sent this back because it's very tight on the hips and belly and I think a 26 would be more comfy. If it ends up in the sale again I'm having it!
This is a missguided sweater dress. The colour isn't particularly exciting but its so comfy. I'm certainly going to wear this a lot because sweater dresses are my (start of winter before it gets REALLY cold) go-to at this time of the year. It's nice to have one with a waist!
I had no idea what the sizing would be like, so I went for the 26. I didn't need to size up with this dress. 24 would have been fine. A 22 probably would have fit nicely too, but might have been too short!. Kept it!